Barring injury, Kendrick Perkins was never going to make the cut. The Cavaliers had a full roster — actually, a more than a full roster, they had to trade Richard Jefferson to get down to down to 15 — plus, with the team thinking of going smaller and starting Kevin Love at the five, there wasn’t a need for another traditional big.
So Saturday the Cleveland Cavaliers cut Perkins.
Cleveland has waived Kendrick Perkins, league source tells ESPN. Cavs reach 15-man roster. Perkins came to camp in terrific shape.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 14, 2017
Perkins tells ESPN he still hopes to play again in NBA. Cavs offering him chance to start coaching career. Perk was out of NBA in 2016-17.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 14, 2017
It is possible Perkins latches on with another team. There will be injuries and roster shifts, and there will be teams looking for a solid veteran to provide depth up front. That said, the highly-respected Perkins as a coach is very intriguing.
